What to expect

Conference networking: a how-to guide for early career researchers

Molecular biologist and biotechnologist Nessa Carey and speech coach Susie Ashfield share top tips for growing your professional network. Chaired by David Payne, careers managing editor at Nature.

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Our Featured Co-Panelists

Nessa Carey

Scientist, author and speaker

Nessa Carey is a scientist and author whose work explores developments in biology and biotechnology and makes complex science accessible to wider audiences.

Nature Careers - Nessa Carey

Hacking the Code of Life

In Hacking the Code of Life, Nessa Carey explores the possibilities and questions emerging from advances in gene editing and the rapidly evolving ability to alter DNA.


 

Susie Ashfield

Speech and communication coach and author

Susie Ashfield is a speech and communication coach who helps people communicate with greater clarity and confidence, from public speaking and presentations to difficult conversations and professional networking.

Nature Careers - Susie Ashfield

Just F**king Say It

Just F**king Say It offers a practical approach to speaking with confidence and communicating effectively when it matters — including presentations, interviews, workplace conversations and networking.

Listen before the conference

Hear Susie discuss communication, public speaking and practical approaches to networking in her conversation with Nature Careers.


Nature Careers at Reframing Precision Medicine: Innovation to Implementation

Advance your career at Reframing Precision Medicine: Innovation to Implementation

Nature Careers programming is exclusively available at flagship Nature conferences, going beyond our typical conference format to deliver more than scientific insight alone. At Reframing Precision Medicine: Innovation to Implementation, Nature Careers creates practical opportunities for attendees to think more strategically about their professional direction while engaging with the ideas, disciplines and networks shaping the future of precision medicine.

Whether you are a student, an early-career researcher, or considering what comes next in academia, industry or beyond, Nature Careers programming offers a dedicated space to reflect on where your work can take you next.

Who should attend:

Nature Careers: Built for researchers shaping the future of precision medicine

Nature Careers is a trusted platform for researchers and scientists looking to navigate career pathways, discover new opportunities and make informed decisions about what comes next.

 

Supporting the global research community with career resources, insight and opportunities tailored to scientists and researchers, Nature Careers is a well-established destination for professional development, career exploration and visibility across academia, industry and related sectors.

Why job seekers use Nature Careers

Trusted by the research community

backed by the Nature brand, connecting you with credible employers across academia, biotech, pharma and health tech.

Roles aligned with precision medicine

 discover opportunities in genomics, translational research, data science, AI, diagnostics, clinical research and beyond.

Interdisciplinary career paths

find roles reflecting how precision medicine works today, spanning biology, computation and clinical impact

Support at every career stage

from PhD students and postdocs to industry scientists and team leads.

Career insight, not just jobs

expert advice and practical guidance written by and for researchers navigating modern career paths.

Global reach

roles from leading organisations worldwide, all in one place.

For senior researchers and PIs growing their team

Reach specialist precision medicine talent actively engaged with Nature content and conferences.

Attract high‑quality, research‑active candidates across genomics, data science, clinical research and translational medicine.

Build interdisciplinary teams by promoting roles to scientists working across academia, industry and clinical settings.

Leverage the Nature ecosystem to position your vacancies within a trusted environment.

Scale your hiring efficiently – from early‑career researchers to senior and leadership roles.